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REDDAM House Umhlanga learner wins Global Robotics Competition
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13-year-old REDDAM House Umhlanga learner Sinead Samputh has won the Inspired Global Robotics Competition in the 12–13 category.
She built a low-cost health-assistant robot, Baymin, which performs basic health checks including temperature scanning and symptom screening.
The robot uses electronic components, EV3 Mindstorms, and simple language to explain things to kids.
The learner developed the project after volunteering at a community homework club where she observed limited access to basic healthcare.
She built a low-cost health-assistant robot, Baymin, which performs basic health checks including temperature scanning and symptom screening.
The robot uses electronic components, EV3 Mindstorms, and simple language to explain things to kids.
The learner developed the project after volunteering at a community homework club where she observed limited access to basic healthcare.
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Mogorosi Foundation hosts its annual Christmas party
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The Mogorosi Foundation hosted its annual Christmas party at Joseph Gerald Old Age Home in Alexandra, last week, bringing joy to residents, particularly those without visiting family.
More than gifts and groceries, the foundation’s presence created moments of happiness and a sense of belonging.
The Botanical Garden is 165-years-old, one of the oldest in South Africa
Home manager Thandiwe Makhubela said the visits help reduce stress and support residents’ well-being.
Lebogang Mogorosi added that the foundation gives because they feel fortunate and want to make a difference, noting that Christmas is a season for family, giving, and celebration.
More than gifts and groceries, the foundation’s presence created moments of happiness and a sense of belonging.
The Botanical Garden is 165-years-old, one of the oldest in South Africa
Home manager Thandiwe Makhubela said the visits help reduce stress and support residents’ well-being.
Lebogang Mogorosi added that the foundation gives because they feel fortunate and want to make a difference, noting that Christmas is a season for family, giving, and celebration.
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Hoedspruit's tourism booms
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The small town of Hoedspruit in Limpopo, is experiencing a significant increase in international and domestic tourists.
The recent launch of a FlySafair route between Cape Town and Hoedspruit is expected to strengthen domestic connectivity and further boost travel to the area.
The festive season is in full swing, with safaris and hotels in the region experiencing high demand for bookings, boosting the local economy and creating more job opportunities.
Maruleng Municipality Mayor Tsheko Mosulwa elaborates:
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The recent launch of a FlySafair route between Cape Town and Hoedspruit is expected to strengthen domestic connectivity and further boost travel to the area.
The festive season is in full swing, with safaris and hotels in the region experiencing high demand for bookings, boosting the local economy and creating more job opportunities.
Maruleng Municipality Mayor Tsheko Mosulwa elaborates:
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Your financial indicators for this hour:
The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,482.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,771.00.
The Rand is trading at 16.67 to the US Dollar, 0.00 to the British Pound, and 0.00 to the Euro.
Gold is trading at 4,482.94 dollars a fine ounce, Brent Crude Oil is at Error per barrel, and a Bitcoin will set you back 86,771.00.
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